ABSTRACT   

The aim of this study is to trace the history and development of Lagooz College, Orile Agege, Lagos State from 2005 to 2011, in order to justify its existence since its establishment in 2005.  This project also reveals their short comings and thereby make recommendations where necessary for future development. The study is divided into five chapters.   In chapter one of this study, the researcher discussed into details, the geographical and historical background of the town, where the school is located, statement of the problems, purpose and significance of the study, scope and limitation of the study and definitions of terms and abbreviations used by the researcher.   The second chapter contains the review of related literature having direct bearing with this project topic.  Chapter three is the method used in collecting data.   The fourth chapter highlights the results and analysis of the information collected. The researcher’s attention focus on Administrative control, student population, student admission policy, curriculum, examination and periodical tests, finance, social and intellectual development, rules and regulations e.t.c.   Chapter five which is the concluding part deals with conclusion, suggestion for further study and recommendation.      

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page i

Certification ii

Dedication iii

Acknowledgements iv

Table of Contents vi

List of Tables ix

Abstract x

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 9

Purpose of Study 10

Research Question 12

Scope of the Study 12

Operational Definition of Terms 13

Significance of the Study 14  

CHAPTER TWO:  REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Concept of School Environment 17

Types of School Environment 25

Comparison of Academic Performance of Schools in Urban and Rural School Environment 31

Concept of Academic Performance 34

Relationship between Individual Differences and  Academic Achievement 35 Relationship between School Environment and  Academic Achievement 37 Appraisal of Literature Reviewed 39  

CHAPTER THREE:  RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Type 40

Population, Sample and Sampling Techniques 41

Instrumentation 44 Procedure for Data Collection 45

Data Analysis Technique 46  

CHAPTER FOUR:  DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS

Data analysis, Presentation and Results                                47  

CHAPTER FIVE:  DISCUSSION CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Discussion 59

Conclusion 61

Recommendations 62

Suggestion for Further Research 64

References 65

Appendix 68